Usman Dawood
Usman is a commercial and architectural photographer based in West Yorkshire, who has been working professionally for over seven years. He has also spent over four years as a writer for the biggest photography sites in the world, including Staff Writer for Digital Camera World, senior staff writer for FStoppers, and tech writer for Petapixel.
With a particular interest in technology developments, high-resolution imaging and the high-end cameras, Usman has been on the cutting edge of camera news as well as writing features about medium format systems and global shutters, and has reviewed some of the latest Leica cameras as well as a tripod that’s even taller than Andre the Giant!
Latest articles by Usman Dawood

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NEWS The Photography Show to feature a wide range in-depth conferences from various industry professionals

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NEWS The Gitzo Giant tripod has a maximum height of 278cm and a generous weight capacity of 40kg

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NEWS A new module developed by LG Innotek allows you to use to your smartphone to unlock and manage your car

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NEWS Elephants are being counted from space by satellites to aid conservation efforts

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NEWS Travellers arriving into the UK may be required to provide geotagged selfies to enforce self isolation

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NEWS A 10 billion pixel panorama has been taken of the infamous 'Girl with a Pearl Earring’ painting

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NEWS The Sony A6000 outsold every other digital camera at second hand retailer KEH

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NEWS 7artisans to release four new lenses for full frame, APS-C and Micro Four Thirds cameras

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NEWS A California man is potentially facing a fine of up to $250k and prison time for hitting a police helicopter with a drone

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NEWS According to the recent BCN report, Sony has overtaken Canon for sales of mirrorless cameras in Japanese retailers

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opinion There are rumors that Canon will be releasing an RF APS-C camera – but what's the point?

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NEWS Godox has announced the Godox CL10 LED light, designed for influencers and web streamers

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NEWS Fujifilm's popular Pro 400H color negative film has been discontinued for both 35mm and 120 film formats

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NEWS Fujinon Premista 19-45mm T/2.9 is designed to combine the beauty of a prime lens with the functionality of a zoom

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NEWS Canon has remained in the top five companies for most US patents granted for 35 consecutive years

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NEWS You can print your own medium format camera with open source files available to download for free

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NEWS Ever considered shooting with an IMAX lens? Well this photographer has – and he used it for street portraits

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NEWS Sigma could soon start producing lenses for both Canon RF mount and Nikon Z mount after new interview with Sigma CEO

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NEWS Huawei files patent for a high-end smartphone with an innovative bezel display and an under-screen camera

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News Tokina announces a new large format compatible Cinema Vista 65mm T/1.5 lens

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NEWS Canon EOS R5 tops the list for being the most sold camera in December, leading retailer in Japan confirms

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NEWS Sigma will be producing several "innovative" products this year, according to Sigma CEO

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News The new Laowa f/0.95 Argus range includes lenses for Sony E, Fujifilm X and Micro Four Thirds mounts
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